Volunteer Coordinator, London
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 15 hours per week, opportunities to work flexibly. Ad-hoc, evening, and weekend work will be required on occasion.
Salary: £30,706 FTE per annum (including London Weighting). Pro rata: £12,282.40
Place of work: London Office
Contract type: Fixed term (until August 2026), extension subject to funding
Closing date: Sunday 6th July at 23:59
Are you passionate about people and community? Join them as their Volunteer Coordinator and play a key role in nurturing and growing their vibrant team of 60+ volunteers.
Main purpose of the role
In this rewarding role, you'll build on the work of your predecessor to support current volunteers, welcome new ones, and help shape a positive, inclusive experience across the Community.
You’ll work closely with their leadership team to:
Identify volunteer needs in the Community;
Coordinate their accompaniment programme of volunteers offering reflective 1-to-1 conversations with members to support and develop their roles;
Ensure their volunteers are well-supported in their journey.
Maintain essential records and DBS checks as part of the HR team to ensure regulatory and standards;
This position does not offer visa sponsorship and is best suited for a candidate already located in the London area.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build working relationships with colleagues;
Be confident in talking to new people about their work and building support for their mission;
Be genuinely enthusiastic about attending and supporting Community events;
Experience of working with volunteers and/or with an organisation supporting people with learning disabilities;
Be open to holding a leadership position in a Community of people with and without learning disabilities that values nurturing each person's spirituality, celebrates Christian festivals, and has grown from Christian roots, while welcoming people of all faiths and none.
ABOUT THEIR ORGANISATION
They build Communities together with people with learning disabilities rather than doing it for them, and they are committed to mutually transforming relationships in a world where all belong.
Our client is a diverse community of 100 people with and without learning disabilities, sharing ordinary life and building extraordinary relationships. They are welcoming, kind, and committed to bringing out the best in each other. They have grown from Christian roots, they encourage one another’s spirituality in different forms, and they are deeply inclusive of people of all faiths and none.
Excellence in care and a commitment to living in community is what makes them unique. They are a high quality care and support provider, regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England.
Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support their vision of a more human society?
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from their online application form.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 6th July at 23:59
Please also read their privacy notice for job applicants.
As well as joining their friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from their mentorship program, there are some other benefits you get by working for them:
Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what they are all about.
Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities.
Interest free loans and salary advances available
Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work.
Free DBS / PVG checks
Free SSSC registration
Free Blue Light Card
Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
Access to the Bike to Work scheme
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